Business Profiles

Branca Properties, Inc.

Contact Information: 375 Murray Hill Pkwy # 2, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 Proudly serving the Meadowlands and all of New Jersey Telephone Number: (201) 438-4994 Website: www.brancaproperties.com

History

In 1945, Branca Properties, Inc. (BPI) was started by Inez and Barney Branca as a way for their family to develop and manage properties in New Jersey. Since its inception, the company has been family owned and operated.

Branca Properties has been thriving for over seventy years and has been passed down through three generations; along with their sister company Bergen Engineering, which was also incepted in 1945 as a full-service engineering and construction firm.

Since the beginning, both companies have grown into prominent and successful firms in New Jersey and have continued to run by Barney and Inez’s son, Richard Branca.

About the Company

Branca Properties, Inc. develops, manages and owns commercial properties across Northern New Jersey. In particular, the company has deep footprint in the Meadowlands, a prime destination for businesses. The five-member team within this company prides its self on being client-centric. For over seventy years, Branca Properties has developed its growth strategy through providing tenants of the properties a first class working environment, while maintaining the facility to maximize the value of each property.

The sister company, Bergen Engineering, was one of the first building contractors to break into the Meadowlands area. The Meadowlands are a location prime for business, but the actual area is known to be a very marshy, swamp-like environment. This is where the company perfected the muckand-fill method to combat the environmental challenges of the location. With the combination of experience and incorporating with new technology, Bergen Engineering has become a leader in the construction industry. Leadership

Since 1980, Richard Branca has been the President of Branca Properties Inc. and Bergen Engineering Co. He took over following the footsteps of parents, who started both respective companies. He has gained more than 44 years of experience in property management, construction and development.

The vice president of real estate for Branca Properties is Gavin Daniel. He is responsible for overseeing the operations of the BPI portfolio. This includes leasing, marketing, property management and acquisitions.

Derrick Leikness is Branca’s controller. He joined BPI in 1995 and is responsible for asset management and financials.

Services

Branca Properties, Inc. is a management, development and ownership company of commercial properties. Over the years, BPI has become more diverse in the properties they own and manage; from office, flex, warehouse-distribution, retail, and hospitality properties to just name a few. The services provided by BPI for the properties it owns are leasing, management and accounting— almost a complete one-stop shop for the clients needs. While the properties uses are diverse, the Branca team has been expanded its knowledge of management to aid any type of business property. Clients

Branca Properties, Inc. values its clientele, taking a client-centric apparoach management and ownership. Over time, the client list has grown and been cultivated, with some notable names of major clients consisting of the Brooklyn Nets, UPS, BJ’s Wholesale Clubs and Hackensack University Medical Center of the Hackensack Meridian Health network.

Company Beliefs

Branca Properties main roles are to own and manage. Both roles have different philosophies as to how each role should be conducted. As property managers, strong relationships are built before the occupancy of a building. They work to create a relationship based on transparency, fairness and trust. The ultimate goal of BPI as property managers is to maintain a long and robust relationship with each tenant.

As for property owners, the value of long-term goals guides the decision-making. For the over seventy years Branca Properties has been in operation, not a single property has been sold. Branca makes decisions with extremely cautious consideration. It’s a deciding factor that maintains the value of their properties.

Forsgate Industrial Partners

Designing the Best for Businesses in New Jersey

Contact Information: 400 Hollister Rd Teterboro, NJ 07608 Telephone Number: (201) 393-4300 Website: www.forsgate.com

What we do

Forsgate Industrial Partners work can be summed up in three words: develop, build and manage.

Forsgate Industrial Partners is a private real estate development and investment firm that specializes in industrial buildings in New Jersey. We have the simple vision to create the best buildings in the best location in New Jersey. We own and manage over ten million square feet of industrial buildings.

Forsgate is committed building to the highest quality of buildings and maintaining that goal. Our approach to delivering on the highest quality of buildings and management is through design excellence and quality construction. Forsgate practices this method because it is the company’s belief that this provides value at a faster rate than low costs would; quality over quantity. Not only does this bring a higher quality of construction, but it also attracts the best clients who will appreciate the investments made by Forsgate. The ultimate goal of Forsgate is to create an environment where companies thrive.

History

Forsgate Industrial Partners was created in 1964 in the Meadowlands. This location was not of just convenience but of strategy, close to a center of global connection, New York City, while also having the space to fully construct any functional facilities needed.

In the 1970s, Forsgate purchased over 500 acres of land that was the halfway point between Boston and Washington DC; another strategic move made. This site became a hot spot for supply chain and manufacturing. The distribution industry grew and, in turn, so did Forsgate.

New Jersey-based

The search for sites is a continuous effort of Forsgate Industrial Partners, concentrated on the state of New Jersey. Any sites with or without buildings can be developed into the Forsgate vision of a thriving environment for any business.

The reason for the distinct and purposeful focus on New Jersey is it allows Forsgate to have a complete focus on its clients. With the concentration on building and managing solely in New Jersey, Forsgate is able to provide an exceptional and personal experience to each client.

Partners and properties

Forsgate prides itself on keeping the highest standards set regarding the values of companies as well as maintaining excellent client relationships through the satisfaction of the construction provided.

Some of the most notable relationships Forsgate has created and maintained are Coca-Cola, Revlon, Restaurant Depot, Volkswagen and plenty more. Forsgate’s personalized client strategy is what has kept their client list growing.

Looking ahead

Manufacturing and development in the global market has advanced over time, but Forsgate has always kept up without sacrificing quality and other company standards. Through consistent strategic company choices, Forsgate is always able to stay a step ahead. The focus has always been and will remain on value and quality investment while providing top expertise in the industry – even with the ever-changing trends in global supply chains and manufacturing.

Mc Gowan Builders

Helping to build the Meadowlands region and beyond

Contact Information: 160 East Union Avenue East Rutherford, NJ 07073 Telephone Number: 201-865-4666 Website: www.mcgowanbuilders.com

Company history

Mc Gowan Builders is a premier construction firm. In 2001, Patrick McGowan entrepreneurial spirit guided him to start the construction firm. Through his understanding of construction and his positive approach toward conducting business, he has achieved much success in the firm. Mc Gowan Builders, through its business strategy, has been able to achieve a pool of talented professionals and remarkable client loyalty.

The firm is comprised of over thirty professionals specializing in general contracting and construction management services. The executives of Mc Gowan each have more than 35 years of experience in the construction services market sector. The team has extensive history in diverse market sectors, which allows Mc Gowan to anticipate the various underlying challenges that come with each project. This skillset has made Mc Gowan a trusted name in construction.

Business goals and objectives

The driving objective of Mc Gowan Builders is to understand and identify the best course of action to accurately achieve clients’ project goals. Clear project communication and coordination strategy are applied throughout the lifecycle of a project. This method has been proven effective, with Mc Gowan constructing millions of square feet for a wide range of market sectors.

Mc Gowan maintains the high quality of work by utilizing its communication approach and also using cutting-edge technology and innovative building techniques. Mc Gowan is a part of the U.S Green Building Council and is Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) -Certified. The council’s mission is to transform the way buildings are designed, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible setting. This expertise has allowed Mc Gowan to expand its construction skills to embark into a different sector. Mc Gowan prides itself on the quality of work, commitment to excellence and adherence to best practices.

Growth strategy

The Mc Gowan Builders team has perfected its approach to maintaining a superior level of project services through two focuses. First they focus on fostering an honest client communication method. Simultaneously, they provide an accurate reporting throughout all the project’s activities. This strategy for growth is effective in retaining clients as well reaching new clients.

Our products and services

Mc Gowan Builders specializes in a wide variety of services within the construction industry, including interiors and ground-up projects.

Mc Gowan has constructed interiors for various market sectors such as retail, office, financial, cultural and educational spaces. For over fifteen years, the seasoned managers have developed a skilled niche for delivering phenomenal finished interior spaces.

Mc Gowan prides itself on the their advanced practice of ground-up construction in the greater New York City area. With an area that has structures over a hundred years old, it requires tedious planning. Mc Gowan has established itself on having the expertise in ground-up construction with skilled planning and critical preparation. Mc Gowan has built numerous ground-up construction sites from residential apartment, condominiums and hotel developments.

Between interior and ground-up construction, Mc Gowan Builders has a diverse portfolio that qualifies its expertise in a wide range of projects.

Giving back

Some of the various organizations Mc Gowan Builders work with are very close to the Mc Gowan family. The Vincent Mc Gowan Foundation is in honor of the Mc Gowan’s brother Vincent. The Mc Gowan brothers established this foundation to help provide support to people with depression so that they and their families may strive to have a better life.

The Loretta Mc Gowan Foundation was formed in honor of the brothers Aunt Loretta. This nonprofit was formed to enhance research and educational efforts to help those with Down Syndrome. The ultimate goal is to establish their own facility to enhance the research and education efforts for individuals with down syndrome. Mc Gowan Builders also works with the Solace House and The Meadowlands YMCA.

ModernfoldStyles, Inc.

Taking the lead in flexible space management solutions

Contact Information: 15 Empire Blvd South Hackensack, NJ 07606 Telephone Number: (201) 329-6226 Website: www.modernfoldstyles.com

What We Do

Modernfold Styles, Inc. is a professional resource for contractors, designers and architects. By providing glass wall systems and operable partitions for commercial and residential projects, over 1,600 projects have been successfully completed. Modernfold Styles, Inc. is a clear leader in space management solutions.

From the very beginning up until the very end, we ensure the satisfaction of every client. Starting with design, we work with our clientele to create custom space management designs. No matter the challenge of the space, ModernfoldStyles, Inc. prides itself in always bringing the plans on paper to life. In addition, when choosing any partition available by us, the installation is always guaranteed to be at the customer’s satisfaction. From installation to training, the project management team always follows through to the end. Service and maintenance technicians are available as well to protect our clients’ investment.

ModernfoldStyles is known as the leading innovator of the industry of designing and installing glass wall systems as well as operable partition due to the company’s follow-through management style as well as customization for even the most difficult spaces.

History

In 1957, Folding Doors Inc. appointed a new president, Robert E. Styles. A year later, in 1958, a new distributorship, Modernfold Doors, was set up. The company soon changed its name to ModernfoldStyles Inc in 1964. As the company grew, they began to expand the business in New Jersey and into the Philadelphia area.

In 1992, Robert Styles Jr. soon took the presidency over the company. At the turn of the millenium, ModernfoldStyles dealt with many internal changes. For example, their office in Englewood was moved to South Hackensack in May of 2000. Most recently in 2018, the company opened one of their newest showrooms in order to enhance their clients experience and showcase their growing product portfolio.

Products and services

ModernfoldsStyles, Inc. prides itself in distributing a wide variety of glass wall systems, operable partitions and fire and smoke protection systems. Companies including Modernfold, Skyfold, Renlita, and Smoke Guard manufacture many of these products.

In order to prevent the sensation of being overwhelmed when being presented with such a large product selection, customers are limited to what their main interests are instead of just mindlessly looking. Clients, depending on their need, can choose between a commercial or residential for their initial application. As we move along the process, customers are able to get more specific as they go, choosing between interior versus exterior or even framed versus unframed. ModernfoldStyles’ product filter on their website can show the client exactly what they are looking for, without being overwhelmed.

The uniqueness of ModernfoldStyles presents itself not only in our methods of distribution, but also in our service sector. Repairing and servicing of previous installations are provided to clients, guaranteed. All the technicians are trained and equipped with specialty tools and knowledge of each product. Client portfolio

The Meadowlands, New Jersey and the Philadelphia areas are hubs for business. The custom space management and the upkeep provided is what gives clients confidence in our company, ModernfoldStyles, Inc.

Some of the more notable clients of ModernfoldStyles, Inc. are conglomerate giants like Google, Marriott, Subaru, Rutgers, Amazon and many more notable names.

Award-winning company

The work done by ModernfoldStyles, Inc. never goes unnoticed. In 2019 and 2020, the company received the Top 10 Dealer North America from Skyfold. In addition to the company receiving awards, individual employees have also done the same. Bob Styles received The Patriot Award and Eric Carrasquillo received LIBN’s 30 under 30 award.

Giving back

The success of this company expands well past awards and an exceptional client portfolio. ModernfoldStyles, Inc. has made many impacts in the communities it services. Organizations like Eva’s Village, The American Red Cross and Electronic Access Foundations are some of the philanthropic interests of ModernfoldStyles. More recently with current events, ModernfoldStyles has taken an initiative support the PHL-COVID 19 Fund.